By Brendan Carr on Monday, October 12, 2015

​We’re celebrating milestones throughout October at The Dansko Blog! And since this month marks our 25th Anniversary, the timing is absolutely perfect. This week, we take a look at the many milestones Dansko has reached since launching our volunteer program.

​They say that time is the most precious of commodities. It’s the one thing that always seems to be in short supply for everyone. When someone volunteers, they’re giving up something they can never get back – their time.

​Why do people freely part with something so valuable? For Dansko volunteers, the answer is simple – we want to leave the world in a better place than we found it.

​Volunteering is an official part of our daily life as each employee is given 20 hours of paid volunteer time annually to participate in a number of worthwhile opportunities. If that wasn’t cool enough, Dansko donates the hourly equivalent of each volunteer’s salary to the organization they’re supporting. From planting trees to supporting the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to cooking and serving food at shelters, there is no opportunity that is too great or too small for Dansko volunteers.

​Since launching our volunteer initiative nine years ago, the accomplishments have been rewarding – but there is still plenty to do.

​Dansko isn’t the only brand that believes volunteering is the right thing to do. Our B Corps friends at Cabot Creamery Cooperative are all about encouraging folks to volunteer. To support all those committed to making the world a better place, Cabot launched the Reward Volunteers program. After registering online, participants can log their volunteer hours for an opportunity to win great prizes like a pair of Dansko shoes.

​Let’s all do the right thing. Start making a difference today and you’ll be celebrating your own volunteer milestones tomorrow!